Summer vacation is here, but that doesn't mean kids have to miss out on a healthy meal.

Free Summer Meals are available across Central New York for all kids and teens ages 18 and younger. There are no income requirements, no registration and no ID needed at most locations. Whether your child is spending the day at a park, library or community center, there's a good chance a free meal is nearby.

Who Can Get Free Summer Meals?

The Summer Food Service Program helps make sure children have access to nutritious meals while school is out. Breakfasts and lunches include healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, grains and protein, and many sites also offer games, crafts and other summer activities.

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Utica Summer Meal Locations

The Utica City School District will serve free lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning July 6 through Aug. 21.

Cornhill

• MLK Elementary
• Rebuilding the Village Community Center
• Watson Williams Elementary

Downtown Utica

• Munson
• Kennedy Plaza
• Utica Royalties

East Utica

• Christopher Columbus Elementary
• Hope Chapel AME Zion Church

North Utica

• Humphrey Gardens
• General Herkimer Elementary
• Parkedge Townhouses

South Utica

• Gilmore Village
• Jones Elementary

West Utica

• Kernan Elementary
• Tabernacle Church of Deliverance in Christ

More Free Summer Meal Sites Around Central New York

If you don't live in Utica, there are dozens of additional meal sites throughout the region, including:

Oneida County

• YMCA of Rome
• Franklyn Field (Rome)
• Guyer Field (Rome)
• Clinton Village Green
• Dunham Manor Park (Whitesboro)
• J.D. George Elementary (Verona)
• Camden Elementary (grab-and-go meals)
• Remsen Junior-Senior High School (grab-and-go meals)

Onondaga County

• Burnet Park (Syracuse)
• Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse
• Bellevue Elementary
• Belle Grove Baptist Church
• Roberts K-8 School
• Seals Community Center
• Solvay Elementary
• Pine Grove Middle School (East Syracuse)
• Roxboro Road Middle School (North Syracuse)

There are also meal sites in Herkimer, Madison, Oswego, Chenango, Cortland and other Central New York counties, with new locations continuing to be added throughout the summer.

Find Every Summer Meal Location Near You

The complete statewide list includes hundreds of meal sites, along with serving days, times and whether meals are served on-site or available as grab-and-go in rural areas.

Families can also search by their address or ZIP code using New York's interactive Summer Meals map to find the closest location.

View the complete list of Summer Meal locations here.

Don't Forget About Summer EBT

Many New York families may also qualify for Summer EBT, which provides money to help buy groceries while school is out. Most eligible children will automatically receive the benefit, though some families may need to apply. More information is available through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.